VVega
Assistant Pro
In short, absolutely - go for it.Got my new irons that go from pw to 5 iron so I’m without wedges the now I still have my 60 degree so I can get round a course still. I was planning to go for a fitting for the new volkeys sm9 next week booked in for Wednesday and guy said they will take upto 6 weeks. Someone I know have 3 brand new volkey sm8 still in the wrapper in 48, 52 and 58. My pitching wedge is 44 degrees and I can get they sm8 wedges Monday would just need to change the grips.
Can you buy wedges going just on the degrees alone or should you always go for a fitting?
Dont fancy waiting 6 weeks plus last years sm8 I can pick all 3 up for just under £300
Done fittings before, my current ones are off the shelf.
Virtually no one does a proper fitting for wedges in the UK. E.g at St Ives Titleist you’d be hitting them off the mat.
Also wedges are not for full shots so less “loading” on shafts = less important.
Their “feel” is mostly about the weight which can be adjusted(added) by some led tape.
The only thing I’d recommend checking is the grind/bounce on the ones from your friend. Wouldn’t recommend low bounce L grind .
F grind for 48, D/K or maybe even M would be OK for 52 and 58. Bounce - 10 or higher.
Hope it helps.